Spirit Doll Transformations

"The doll is symbolic homunculi, little life. It is the symbol of what lies buried in humans that is numinous. It is a small and glowing facsimile of the original Self. Superficially, it is just a doll. But inversely, it represents a little piece of soul that carries all the knowledge of the larger soul-Self.In the doll is the voice, in diminutive, of old La Que Sabe, The One Who Knows..In this way the doll represents the inner spirit of us as women; the voice of inner reason, inner knowing and inner consciousness." Dr. Clarissa Pinkola, Women Who Run With Wolves

Happiness is not a life without worries or struggles. Happiness is the robust sense of fulfillment one feels when bravely confronting hardship. It is that elevation of the spirit, like an airplane gaining lift from the air resistance against its wings. Daisaku Ikeda, peacebuilder

There are lots of great thoughts on what it means to be happy and where happiness can be found. I think the real question is, are we talking about relative happiness or absolute happiness? I believe relative happiness is dependent on our environments: people, places, jobs, stuff...All these things bring us happy moments but do not last. Absolute happiness, on the other hand, is solely dependent on our ability to navigate life with a sense of purpose, appreciation and volition; The actions we take to better our lives and the lives of others. At least that's what I believe. Here are a few more thoughts from those wiser than me...

"Happiness is to be found within your own life, in your thoughts at this very moment. you yourself are most noble and precious. You have no need to be envious of anyone or to long for far-off things." Daisaku Ikeda, peacebuilder"Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony."Mahatma Ghandi

"You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace." Ernie Banks

"True happiness... is not attained through self-gratification, but through fidelity to a worthy purpose."Helen Keller

"Activity is another name for happiness. Give free, unfettered play to your unique talents, live with the full radiance of your being. This is what it means to be truly alive."Daisaku Ikeda, peacebuilder

"True happiness comes from the joy of deeds well done, the zest of creating things new."Antoine de Saint-Exupery

"Happiness doesn't depend on any external conditions, it is governed by our mental attitude."Dale Carnegie

"Happiness must be cultivated. It is like character. It is not a thing to be safely let alone for a moment, or it will run to weeds."Elizabeth Stuart Phelps

Activity is another name for happiness. Give free, unfettered play to your unique talents, live with the full radiance of your being. This is what it means to be truly alive. Daisaku Ikeda, peacebuilder